Your hospital bag…..what should you take?
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Decided to have your baby in hospital and only a few weeks to go until your due date, now should be the time to get organized and pack your hospital bag. Doing it a few weeks before will give you plenty of time to pack everything you will need and probably a few extras!
What should go in the bag?
· Your birthing plan
· A nightdress, T-shirt or something comfy for your labour – make sure it’s old as it will probably get one or two marks on it!· Some comfy slippers – slipper socks are perfect as they will keep your feet nice and warm and you can keep them on throughout.
· A clean nightdress to change into after labour – one with buttons at the front will be perfect if you are planning on breast-feeding.
· Camera – make sure it’s got fully charged batteries, film etc
· Money – preferably lots of change which can be used for the car park meter, pay phone and sometimes the hospital will have a photographer capturing your babies first days so you may want to purchase a professional shot of your little one!
· Your phone book – you will probably want to share your good news with everyone and may not know your auntie Kath’s Australian mobile off by heart!
· Toiletries – essentials of course, toothpaste/brush, shampoo, hairbrush etc but a nice lip gloss or mascara and mirror may be welcome especially when it’s visiting time for your relatives.
· A few sugary treats to keep your energy up during labour – you and your birthing partner may be thankful for a quick sugar rush to keep you going.
· Drinks – Plenty of water or glucose drinks to keep you hydrated.
· Birthing aids – Tens machine or birthing ball, whatever aids you wish to use.
· Your baby’s car seat – the hospital will not let you leave without ensuring you have one for the journey home.
· A book or magazine – anything to take your mind off labour or to fill the quiet moments after the birth.
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2008-05-27 02:52:32
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Comment by Jane
2008-05-30 17:57:18
Hi All
Also be aware that some hospitals do not alowed flowers to delivered to mums and newborn babies. But thanks to a few clever people - you can send alternatives to flowers - I got one sent to me when I delivered Sophia - it was made by BabyBlooms.